For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,939 students in 02780, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02780, MA are Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Taunton High School and John F Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02780 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02780, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02780, MA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Taunton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Gr: 8-12 | 2,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Gr: 5-7 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
02780, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02780, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02780, MA include Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Taunton High School and John F Parker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02780?
4 public middle schools are located in 02780.
What is the racial composition of students in 02780?
02780 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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